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Collins also provided an update on Bale’s race against time to be fit for the Champions League final against Italian giants Juventus, which will be played in his hometown.

Real Madrid's remaining fixtures

Malaga (A) – Sun 21 MayJuventus – Champions League (N) – Sat 3 June

He continued: ‘He was talking about the Champions League final being in Cardiff, obviously being a Cardiff lad, last summer (when we were in the Euros).

Bale was even hyped about returning to Cardiff for the final as far back as last summer (Picture: Getty)

‘He was saying how much he wanted to get there and play in that game in his hometown.

‘Fingers crossed, I spoke to him in the last couple of days, and he seems to be getting on well and has every chance of playing in the final, which is great for him.’

Madrid need just one point when they visit Malaga on Sunday to guarantee the title, giving them two weeks to recover before the Champions League final which will be held on June 3 at the Millennium Stadium.